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Texas Indian paintbrush
Scientific Name: Castilleja foliolosa
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Texas Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja indivisa)
The Texas Indian Paintbrush, also known as Entireleaf Indian Paintbrush, is a vibrant wildflower celebrated throughout Texas. Often seen alongside Bluebonnets, this striking bloom adds a splash of color to the Texan landscape.
Common Names
- Texas Indian Paintbrush
- Entireleaf Indian Paintbrush
- Texas Paintbrush
- Indian Paintbrush
- Scarlet Paintbrush
- Woolly Indian Paintbrush (referring to Castilleja foliolosa, another species)
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Castilleja indivisa
- Genus: Castilleja
- Family: Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Texas and Louisiana, and potentially Oklahoma.
- Commonly found in Central Texas.
Ecological Role
- Hemiparasitic: It steals nutrients from the roots of nearby plants, effectively taking their "lunch."
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Annual, perennial or biennial herb.
- Upright, hairy plant with single erect stems.
- Blooms in spring, typically from March to May, coinciding with the Bluebonnet season.
- Flower colors vary from orange and scarlet to cream and yellow.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Often found growing near Texas Bluebonnets (Lupinus texensis) and is frequently included in wildflower mixes with species like carex, Jacob's-ladder (Polemonium pulcherrimum).
Quirky Facts
- Indian Paintbrush has a reputation for being unpredictable.
Further Information
- Wildseed Farms in Fredericksburg, TX is the world's largest supplier of Texas Paintbrush.
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